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What was the spark that ignited World War I?

The assassination took place on June 28, 1914, and set off a chain reaction throughout Europe. Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir apparent to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The southern Balkan regions of the Empire were predominantly Slav and home to Serbian nationalists who sought independence.Initially, the Serbian nationalists attempted to throw a bomb at the open car in which the Archduke and his wife were traveling. However, the person who threw the bomb missed the target, and it rolled off the back of the vehicle, injuring bystanders instead. Later, as the couple was visiting ..

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How long has the Inuit tribe existed?

Characteristics of the ancient Denbigh people include the use of small tools and skin-covered boats. By 1000 B.C., the Denbigh evolved into the Dorset and Thule cultures that spread across the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland and share many characteristics of the Inuit, such as the use of dog-sleds, kayaks and harpoons for hunting whales. The Inuit were primarily nomadic and divided the year into hunting season for seals, caribou, elk and whales. The oldest permanent Inuit settlement is in the town of Point Hope in Alaska and is at least 2,000 years old.

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How have microscopes changed over time?

Vision Engineering Ltd., a global manufacturer of microscopes, offers a timeline of microscope technology, beginning with Romans testing pieces of glass that were thick in the middle and thin along the edges by examining small objects through them. The first actual microscopes, however, were magnifying glasses with one power, capable of offering a clear view of insects. In 1830, Joseph Jackson Lister created a microscope in which lenses were spaced apart enough to avoid distortion of the object in view. By the middle of the 19th century inventors created the first of what resembled modern micr..

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What effect did the religious wars have on French intellectuals?

Enlightenment was an intellectual movement flourishing in Europe and the U.S. in the 18th century. It proclaimed the principles of rule of reason and of an individual's independence. Enlightenment aimed for building a better society by the efforts of enlightened citizens. The idols it sought to overthrow were church, monarchy and aristocracy.In the 17th century, Europe was torn by religious wars between Catholic and Protestants, which were followed by conflicts between different Protestant churches. In addition, church and state joined their efforts in suppressing independent thinking by ..

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What were the five peace treaties of World War I?

The Treaty of Saint-Germain-in-Laye was signed on Sept. 10, 1916 and created the Republic of Austria, while also taking lands from the former Austrian Empire to create the new nations of Czechoslovakia, Poland and what would eventually become Yugoslavia. Hungary, the other half of the defeated Austro-Hungarian Empire, signed the Treaty of Trianon a little over a year later, ceding lands to Romania, Czechoslovakia, and the Kingdom of Croats, Slovenes and Serbs.\nBoth the Treaty of Sèvres and the Treaty of Lausanne were signed by the Turkish, with the Ottoman Empire originally signing the Treat..

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What are the requirements for attaining Native American status?

A person seeking tribal enrollment must also document his relationship to his ancestor using vital statistics records and other records that a tribe may require or accept for purposes of enrollment. Various tribes may also have their own requirements for membership that differ from the Bureau of Indian Affairs', such as tribal blood quantum, residency or continued contact with the tribe. Even if a person can prove that he has ancestry from several tribes and is eligible to enroll in more than one, he may only be a member in one tribe at a time, unless one or more of the tribes allows othe..

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What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

Many of the Mayflower's passengers weren't Pilgrims and didn't share their Separatist beliefs. The Pilgrims secured backing from stockholders by agreeing to include merchants, laborers and artisans who could help build a sustainable settlement, according to the Constitutional Rights Foundation. When the Mayflower traveled off course, the change in destination gave dissenters the opportunity to rebel. William Bradford's written accounts state that a group of non-Pilgrims disputed the authority of the Virginia Company because the settlement would be established outside of the..

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What was the impact of automobiles in the 1920s?

Though the technology had existed for some time, automobiles did not become widespread in the United States until the 1920s. According to the U.S. History website, this was primarily thanks to Henry Ford, whose pioneering work allowed more people the ability to purchase the mass-produced vehicles than ever before. In addition to the changes brought about by the influx of people driving automobiles, the new jobs created by the automobile industry also had an impact on the national economy. Ford's decision to increase the wages of his workers allowed them to purchase vehicles themselves and..

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Why did George Washington wear a white wig?

Washington had naturally reddish light brown hair that he powdered white because white, gray and blonde were fashionable hair colors at the time. Many men wore white or powdered white wigs made of real hair, either to stay fashionable or because they were balding. Pomade was often used in the hair, as a sticking agent, with the powder applied over it to create an even hair color. Hair powder was usually made of rice or potato flour, coloring pigments and fragrance.

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What were the craftsmen of the Shang Dynasty known for?

Intricate carved designs can be found on the surfaces of some of the pieces made during this period. Both imaginary and real animal forms, placed against spiral designs, can be seen in the bronze surface carvings. A little less than 100 years ago, the existence of the Shang Dynasty was not much more than a legend but, in 1928, excavations and scientific study of the last capital city of the Shang Dynasty began in the city of Anyang in Henan province.

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